Plaquemines Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Plaquemines Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bay Lanaux, Plaquemines Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Plaquemines Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bay Lanaux

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common10 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common8 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common7 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common5 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional3 obs.

Vitta usnea

Olive nerite

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Occasional3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Plaquemines Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Buras-triumph

Importance: 0.30

32 species

+213% vs. current

Boothville-venice

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port Sulphur

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Empire

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Plaquemines Parish County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Plaquemines Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Buras-triumph

Importance: 0.30

32 species

+213% vs. current

Boothville-venice

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port Sulphur

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Empire

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bay Lanaux

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common10 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common8 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common7 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common5 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional3 obs.

Vitta usnea

Olive nerite

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Occasional3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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